- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 966K ➔
The Caterpillar 966K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's medium wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in aggregate, quarry, industrial, and earthmoving operations. The 966K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a front-mounted bucket for loading loose material. Operator controls, visibility, and service access are configured for productivity and maintenance efficiency. The model is available with multiple bucket and tire options depending on application requirements. The Caterpillar 966K is recognized for its versatility in loader operations.
Axles
| Front | Fixed
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| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall | 19.50 in (49.53 cm)
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| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees
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Brakes
| Brakes | Meet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards
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Bucket
| Bucket Capacities | 12.00 cu yd (9.17 cu m)
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Cab
| ROPS/FOPS | Meets SAE and ISO standards
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Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.60 ft (0.49 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 11.80 ft (3.60 m)
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| Length with Bucket on Ground | 29.10 ft (8.87 m)
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| Wheelbase | 11.30 ft (3.44 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 9.70 ft (2.96 m)
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Engine
| Aspiration | TURBOCHARGED
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| Bore | 4.50 in (11.43 cm)
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| Displacement | 568.00 cu in (9,307.87 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 286.00 hp (213.27 kw)
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| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 | 267.00 hp (199.11 kw)
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| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - Metric | 271.00 hp (202.09 kw)
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| Net Power | 262.00 hp (195.38 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 267.00 hp (199.11 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Peak Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349 | 940.00 lbs ft (1,274.45 nm)
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| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm
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| Stroke | 5.90 in (14.99 cm)
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| Torque Measured @ | 1400 rpm
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| Torque Rise | 38%
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Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 1.6 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise | 1.5 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.4 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position | 5.9 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 9.8 seconds
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| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi
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| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow | 79.30 gpm (300.15 lpm)
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| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure | 3000 psi
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| Lower Time | 2.4 seconds
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 80.60 gpm (305.07 lpm)
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| Pump Type | PISTON
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| Raise Time | 5.9 seconds
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| Relief Valve Setting | 1000 psi
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| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps
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| Breakout Force | 38,984.00 lbs (17,682.87 kg)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 10.30 gal (38.99 l)
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| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 9.30 gal (35.20 l)
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| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 16.90 gal (63.97 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 100.40 gal (380.01 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 29.00 gal (109.77 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 24 volts
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| Operating Weight | 52,254.00 lbs (23,702.05 kg)
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| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 degrees
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| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 16.90 gal (63.97 l)
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| Static Tipping Weight | 38,354.00 lbs (17,397.10 kg)
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| Tire Size | 25
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 11.60 gal (43.91 l)
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| Turning Radius | 24.20 ft (7.38 m)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 17.20 gal (65.10 l)
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| Crankcase | 6.50 gal (24.60 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 16.90 gal (63.97 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 16.90 gal (63.97 l)
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| Fuel Tank - Standard | 101.00 gal (382.29 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 52.30 gal (197.96 l)
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| Transmission | 13.20 gal (49.96 l)
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Sound
Tires
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4.20 mph (6.76 kph)
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| Forward - 2 | 7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
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| Forward - 3 | 13.90 mph (22.37 kph)
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| Forward - 4 | 23.20 mph (37.34 kph)
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| Max Speed - Forward | 23.20 mph (37.34 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 23.20 mph (37.34 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 4
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| Reverse - 1 | 4.90 mph (7.89 kph)
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| Reverse - 2 | 8.50 mph (13.68 kph)
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| Reverse - 3 | 14.60 mph (23.50 kph)
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| Reverse - 4 | 23.90 mph (38.46 kph)
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| Transmission Type | POWERSHIFT
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 53,311.00 lbs (24,181.49 kg)
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